Terms of Service

Welcome to Lifetime Property Management. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and property management services. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Lifetime Property Management website (lifetimepm.com) or any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. Description of Services

Lifetime Property Management provides professional property management services to property owners and tenants in Placer County, Sacramento County, and El Dorado County, California. Our services include but are not limited to:

• Full-service property management
• Tenant placement and screening
• Rent collection and financial reporting
• Property maintenance coordination
• Lease preparation and enforcement
• Property marketing and advertising
• Eviction processing when necessary

Specific services and terms are detailed in individual management agreements between Lifetime Property Management and property owners.

3. User Accounts and Registration

Certain features of our website require registration and creation of an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information as needed
• Keep your login credentials confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. Property Owner Terms

Property owners engaging our management services agree to:

• Enter into a separate Property Management Agreement detailing specific terms, fees, and responsibilities
• Provide accurate property information and required documentation
• Maintain adequate property insurance as specified in the management agreement
• Authorize Lifetime Property Management to act on their behalf for agreed-upon services
• Ensure properties comply with all applicable housing laws and regulations
• Fund required reserves for maintenance and operating expenses

5. Tenant Terms

Tenants using our services or website agree to:

• Provide accurate information in rental applications
• Consent to background and credit checks as part of the application process
• Comply with all terms of their lease agreement once executed
• Use the tenant portal responsibly for authorized purposes only
• Report maintenance issues promptly through proper channels

6. Application and Screening Process

Our tenant screening process is conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair Housing Act, and California tenant screening laws. We evaluate applications based on:

• Credit history and score
• Rental history and references
• Income verification (typically 2.5-3x monthly rent)
• Criminal background (in compliance with applicable laws)
• Employment verification

Application fees are non-refundable and are used to cover screening costs. Denial of an application will be communicated in writing with adverse action notices as required by law.

7. Fees and Payments

For Property Owners: Management fees, tenant placement fees, and other charges are detailed in individual Property Management Agreements. Our standard management fee is 8-10% of collected rent with no hidden fees.

For Tenants: Rent payments are due as specified in your lease agreement. Late fees and other charges are detailed in the lease. Application fees are collected at the time of application submission.

All fees and pricing are subject to change with appropriate notice as required by applicable agreements and law.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on the Lifetime Property Management website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Lifetime Property Management and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without permission
• Use our trademarks or branding without authorization
• Modify or create derivative works from our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes without consent

9. Website Use Restrictions

When using our website, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Interfere with the operation of the website
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Upload malicious code or harmful content
• Collect information about other users without consent
• Use automated systems to access the website without permission

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and online services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The website is free of viruses or harmful components

Property management services are provided according to the terms of individual management agreements.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Lifetime Property Management shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or services. Our liability is limited to the fees paid to us under applicable agreements.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lifetime Property Management, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms of Service or your use of our services.

13. Fair Housing Compliance

Lifetime Property Management is committed to compliance with the Fair Housing Act and California fair housing laws. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, or any other protected class. All properties are offered on an equal opportunity basis.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be resolved in the courts of Placer County, California, unless otherwise specified in a separate agreement.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: